An Accurate Historical Account of All Orders of Knighthood Present Existing in Europe

""An Accurate Historical Account of All Orders of Knighthood Present Existing in Europe"" is a comprehensive guide to the various orders of knighthood in Europe. Written by Hanson, the book provides detailed information about the history, origins, and significance of each order of knighthood, including their symbols, insignia, and notable members. The book covers orders from countries such as England, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, and Austria, among others. It also includes information about the different classes of knights within each order and their respective duties and responsibilities. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Europe, particularly those interested in the history of chivalry and the medieval era.1802. This work contains Volumes 1 and 2 of the original work. Found within is an accurate historical account of all the orders of knighthood, to which are prefixed a critical dissertation upon the ancient and present state of those equestrian institutions, and a prefatory discourse on the origin of knighthood in general, the whole interspersed with illustrations and explanatory notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.